Modern design has done an impressive job at remaining modern, even after 50 years. Dig into architecture magazines from 1969. There’s a refreshing amount of familiar material, and then there’s […]
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CES 2019 Recap: New Products for the Smarthome
“Get your hands off that!” Hands-free is one of the top features from this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES). For fifty years, CES has revealed the newest technologies that are […]
Are Santa and his Reindeer a Secret Inspiration for Modern Homes and Tech?
The real world is catching up to Santa. Finally, houses that make sense for him. What’s he going to do stay ahead, or has he been leading the way all […]
Breathing Better with Live Plants
Like oxygen? Thank a plant. Like oxygen in your home? It’s already there, of course, but houseplants are natural filters that can improve modern spaces, a bit of green to […]
Between Authentic Midcentury Modern Design and IKEA: Modern-Inspired Designs at a Middle of the Road Price
Recently we profiled stunning midcentury modern furniture designer George Nakashima. While his pieces are true art that have influenced designers in the years since, his pieces are unattainable for most […]
George Nakashima – A Sacred Treasure
Have you heard of George Nakashima? Everyone is talking about Eames, an iconic couple known for their modernistic designs. But, they had a contemporary designer whose furniture may be just […]